It's Always Possible Commodity Futures Trading Can Make You Lots of Money, if Done Right!

Today is
which is a good time to start trading using a new and improved trading system for a better possibility of profitable successful trading on the futures exchange. Commodity futures contracts, which includes everything ranging from crude oil to electricity to orange juice and precious metals to live cattle and markets like ultra t-bonds which are fast paced and volatile commodity markets thru which a trader anticipates making money from forecasting future price change.

Unfortunately, as in most investment areas where substantial profits can be made fast, unscrupulous
operators have taken millions of dollars from unsuspecting investors.
These con men have also offered bogus investment contracts in such items
as precious metals that may look like futures contracts but are not
traded on regulated futures exchanges. These scammers prey on individuals
who probably should not be investing in commodity futures at all, because
they do not understand this type of transaction and can not afford potential
losses.

COMMODITY FUTURES MARKETS - HOW
THEY OPERATE

Futures contracts are standardized contracts traded through
regulated exchanges whereby an investor agrees to buy or to sell a fixed
quantity of a certain commodity at a specified price for delivery in
the future. The customer's funds are placed with a registered commodities
dealer who is required to keep the funds separate and not use them for
any purpose other than the intended investment.

Futures prices respond to many factors, including inflation,
strikes, weather, economic forecasts and reports, politics, foreign
events, new technology and even rumor. The events that affect prices
can happen at any time and anyone who claims to guarantee profits in
a commodities deal with little or no risk involved should be considered
dangerous.

Another risk factor stems from the "leverage"
inherent in futures contracts; that is, the small amount of money (known
as "margin") that is required to control a large quantity
of the underlying commodity. Because of this leverage, even a small
change in the price can cause a large change - upward or downward -
in the value of a futures contract. For example, in the case of a 5,000
bushel futures contract, a small 1-cent per bushel change in the price is
a high $50 gain or loss for the futures investor.

It should also be kept in mind it's possible for a trader to lose more than the initial
investment if market circumstances prevent immediate liquidation of
a losing-trade. Unlike stocks, indices and the stock market, commodities futures have maximum daily trading
limits which, when reached, halt all trading for that day. A string
of such halts could prevent a customer from closing a contract until
a large loss has been realized. The nature of futures trading is such that investors
can realize potentially large and rapid profits, or large and quick losses.

9 FUNDAMENTAL ISSUES TO ASK BEFORE TRADING

To play it safe, prospective investors in commodities
must be inquisitive and understand the transaction. Most victims are
"sold" on the profit potentials being touted without really
understanding what they are getting into or who they are dealing with.
Before dealing with a firm selling commodities, prospective investors
should ask and get clear answers to the nine questions listed below.
Evasive or incomplete answers are a danger sign that should warn you
against the deal.

For traders now actively trading (or desiring to learn how to trade) the financial and futures markets,
there are a lot of other things outside the markets you should be following.
But, I guess my bigger message is for those of you that aren’t in the futures markets, whether you trade them or not, the futures markets
have a significant impact on what happens in the other financial markets, including fx forex, currencies, options and stocks.
That’s why you should soak up every piece of good trading knowledge like a sponge in a quest to clearly see the bigger picture.

Is the commodity trading dealer registered with the
CFTC, NFA or any other regulatory agency?

Is the actual transaction to be executed through
a regulated commodity exchange?

Can independent references be obtained?

Does the commodity trading firm have literature or
written materials explaining the transactions or a risk disclosure
statement?

Does the commodity trading dealer have or will it
obtain the commodity bought?

What percentage of the investment will go for fees,
commissions or other costs?

How long has the commodity trading company been in
business and who are its principals and officers?

Will the commodity trading company provide a copy
of its financial statement?

Where will the commodity investment funds be held?

The securities administrator in your state, province
or territory is responsible for the protection of commodity trading
investors. If you have doubts whether particular offerings or sales
representatives are duly licensed, or if they fail to provide adequate
information, contact the State of Division of Securities

In one California case, a large foreign currency dealer
was unable to account for over $100 million sent by people who thought
they were investing in a foreign currency trading method and program.

A New York strategic metals dealer was sentenced to prison
for bilking investors of $1.4 million in only four months' time.

HOW COMMODITY FRAUDS WORK

As in almost any fraudulent investment activity, the success
of the swindlers and con men can be summarized in three words: THEY
LIE WELL! Some of the red flags to watch out for are:

Unsolicited, high-pressure phone calls

Claims of inside information

"You must act at once!" warnings

Claims of large and rapid profits

Claims of virtually no risk

Contracts with names such as "deferred delivery,"
"fixed maturity" or "cash forward" which are not contracts
traded through regulated commodities exchanges.

These swindlers are generally strong-willed, smooth-talking, persuasive
individuals who try to overwhelm their targets. Hundreds of prospects
a day are contacted from telephone boiler rooms in search of the few who
"might" say "yes." Then the real "professional"
comes on the line and attempts to close the sale. Often they will send
messengers to pick up the money immediately, before the victims have a
chance to understand the offer or change their minds.

The North American Securities Administrators Association
(NASAA) and the Coalition of Better Business Bureaus (CBBB) have prepared
this Alert in cooperation with the National Futures Association (NFA)
- the commodity industry's self-regulatory body. Together, these organizations
warn that many firms offering commodity-related investments are not subject
to any licensing by state or federal authorities and have been using high-pressure
sales tactics, including misrepresentation of expected profits and risks,
to sell questionable investments.

Many questionable commodity sales operations adopt impressive,
legitimate-sounding names to market their products, such as "Dunn
& Bradford" or "Forbes & Lloyds." They usually
have impressive addresses as well, like "One Corporate Plaza"
or "XXX Wall Street." Usually the address is nothing more than
a mail-drop or rented back office. Glossy brochures touting past trading
successes are also issued by some fraudulent sales operations.

Most of the questionable operations are not registered with
any regulatory body such as the National Futures Association (NFA) or
the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). In most instances, such
registration is mandatory for firms dealing with customers in commodity futures or options trading.

ONE AVOIDABLE RISK

The largest single risk in futures trading, or in any form
of investment, can be avoided with only a little effort. That risk is
doing business with a dishonest or unethical individual or firm. A case
in point is the person or company that falsely leads a potential investor
to believe the futures contracts comes with built-in safeguards like
segregation of customer funds provided by members of the futures exchange. Should a firm not subject to these requirements
go bankrupt, the customers' funds are usually gone.

An easy way to determine whether a firm is registered to
conduct futures business or a futures exchange is by contacting the National Futures Association,
the self-regulatory organization for the futures industry. One might also
check with the local Better Business Bureau to see if the company has
a history of customer complaints. Other good information sources include
your state or provincial securities administrators, the federal Commodity
Futures Trading Commission or your state attorney general.

The Better Business Bureau of the USA and Canada answer inquiries on companies
located in the area they serve. Before putting money in any investment, it's a good idea to contact your Better Business Bureau for a reliability
report on the trading firm you intend to deal with. For more information, contact
your local BBB office.

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